Lionel Blue

The Gospels and Rabbinic Judaism

World Religions

“An honest and lucid account of the parting of the ways between Judaism and Christianity, concentrating on their texts, written by a Reform Jewish rabbi and a Dominican priest. It is reader friendly and utterly absorbing. It shows how both religions shared the same heritage but made something different out of it. This is a relief, as the subject frequently produces more heat than understanding. I recommend it not just to scholars but to teachers and adventurous laity, as well. On two occasions I got so absorbed in it that I missed my underground station. That and frequent underlinings are the proofs of my appreciation.”